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Brent Carver
Obituaries
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Brent Carver, Tony-Winning Originator of Roles in Spider Woman and Parade, Dies at 68
Carver was also a regular at the Stratford Festival in his native Canada.
Audra McDonald
Theater News
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Complete Casting Announced for Three Williamstown/Audible Productions
This year's Williamstown Theatre Festival will be produced entirely on Audible.
Do You Know the "Answers" to the "Best Dramatic Actor Tonys" <em>Jeopardy!</em> Category?
Theater News
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Do You Know the "Answers" to the "Best Dramatic Actor Tonys" Jeopardy! Category?
This category first aired on May 3, 2002.
Watch Kennedy Caughell Sing From New Musical <em>SuperYou</em> in Exclusive Music Video Premiere
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Watch Kennedy Caughell Sing From New Musical SuperYou in Exclusive Music Video Premiere
The show is written by Lourds Lane.
Eric Bentley
Obituaries
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Esteemed Critic, Translator, and Playwright Eric Bentley Dies at 103
Bentley is widely known for introducing the plays of Bertolt Brecht to America.
Lin-Manuel Miranda takes his bow on stage at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.
Special Reports
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Hamilton Opened on Broadway Five Years Ago Today. Relive the Celebration Here.
We share our photos and video of the festivities as we remember that great party.
Celebrate Lucille Ball's 109th Birthday With "Hey, Look Me Over" From <em>Wildcat</em>
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Celebrate Lucille Ball's 109th Birthday With "Hey, Look Me Over" From Wildcat
The short-lived musical was Ball's only Broadway appearance.
Grantham Coleman and Danielle Brooks star in the Shakespeare in the Park production of Shakespeare's <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em>.
Theater News
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What's Streaming? Shakespeare in the Park's Much Ado About Nothing, Starring Danielle Brooks
Plus, don't miss Dulé Hill and Jennifer Mudge re-create their performances in Amiri Baraka's galvanizing play Dutchman on Saturday.
Dan Levy, Sarah Paulson, Bette Midler, Issa Rae, and Kaitlyn Dever in <em>Coastal Elites</em>
TV News
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HBO Sets Date for Paul Rudnick's Coastal Elites, With Bette Midler, Dan Levy, and More
The special presentation is directed by Jay Roach.
Cady Huffman, Nathan Darrow, and Kathleen Chalfant
Theater News
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Cady Huffman, Nathan Darrow, and Kathleen Chalfant Set for In-Person Readings
The events will be presented by Food for Thought Productions at Theatre 80.
Phillipa Soo and Lin-Manuel Miranda in <em>Hamilton</em>
Special Reports
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Phillipa Soo Explains Her Take on Eliza's Gasp — and Why She's More Interested in Yours
You know you have a theory on what it means.
Watch Sophia Anne Caruso's Music Video for New Single, "Toys"
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Watch Sophia Anne Caruso's Music Video for New Single, "Toys"
The Beetlejuice star releases her first video.
Judy McLane, Lisa Brescia, and Gina Ferrall in <em>Mamma Mia!</em> on Broadway.
Quizzes
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Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again — With Another Crossword
See how well you know the Mamma Mia! musical in this week's puzzle.
A scene from <em>A Killer Party</em>.
Theater News
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Jeremy Jordan, Laura Osnes, Alex Newell Featured in Murder Mystery Online Musical
A Killer Party is available now.
Vanessa Redgrave in <em>The Year of Magical Thinking</em> on Broadway.
Theater News
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Vanessa Redgrave Stars in Audio Release of The Year of Magical Thinking
Joan Didion's play comes to Audible featuring its original Broadway star.
Peter Dinklage in <em>Cyrano</em> off-Broadway.
Film News
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Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett to Star in Cyrano Film Musical, With Songs by The National
The movie will be based on the off-Broadway show, featuring a script by Erica Schmidt.
Danielle Brooks and Kenny Leon
Film News
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Danielle Brooks and Kenny Leon to Team Up for Mahalia Jackson Biopic
Brooks will play the legendary gospel singer in the new film.
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Theater News
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Andrew Lloyd Webber on Cats Movie: "The Whole Thing Was Ridiculous"
The composer shares his feelings on the much-derided adaptation of his musical.
A scene from <em>Sing Street</em> at New York Theatre Workshop.
Theater News
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Sing Street Delays Broadway Return Until Winter 2021 or Fall/Winter 2022
The production was scheduled to open this past March.
The Rockettes in the <em>Wooden Soldiers</em> routine.
Theater News
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Radio City Christmas Spectacular Canceled for 2020
MSG Entertainment has put the kibosh on the show owing to the pandemic.
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Quizzes
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Free TheaterMania Jigsaw Puzzle: Hair Edition
See how long it takes for you to put this puzzle back together.
Laurie Metcalf, Janelle Monáe, and Lena Dunham
Theater News
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Janelle Monáe, Laurie Metcalf, and Lena Dunham Set for The Homebound Project
The latest collection of new live theater will premiere August 5.
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Broadway Advocacy Coalition Announces Artivism Fellowship for Black Female-Identifying Artists
The fellowship will support 10 women over the course of six months and will culminate in a digital presentation of their work.
Theresa Rebeck
Interviews
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Celebrating Her Newest Anthology, Theresa Rebeck Looks Back on a Remarkable Theatrical Period
The new book includes her latest work, ranging from Bernhardt/Hamlet to Seared.